The surprising new idea behind what sparked life on Earth

Sparks between water droplets may have started life as we know it Shutterstock/Perry Correll The first molecules necessary for life on Earth could have been created when tiny flickers of “microlightning” between drops of water sparked the necessary chemical reactions. “This is a new way to think about how the building blocks of life were … Read more

FDA Issues Warning Amid Uptick in Laughing Gas Injuries

WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, including some brands that are sold in small canisters containing flavors like blueberry, strawberry and watermelon. The Food and Drug Administration on Friday warned consumers that inhaling the gas for its euphoric effects can … Read more

Seamless Power, Hidden Beneath: The Future of Underground Cable Installation

Seamless Power, Hidden Beneath: The Future of Underground Cable Installation In the ever-evolving landscape of modern infrastructure, the demand for a resilient, aesthetically unobtrusive, and highly efficient power distribution network has never been greater. Gone are the days when overhead power lines crisscrossed cityscapes, vulnerable to the elements, susceptible to wear, and prone to disruptions. … Read more

What healthcare leaders want Trump and DOGE to know about data policy

LAS VEGAS – This past week at HIMSS25, a panel of healthcare interoperability leaders convened for an ad hoc discussion about the ongoing evolution of FHIR API-based data exchange: How it can be advanced, how it can be expanded across the payers-provider-pharmacy-patient ecosystem, how certification should evolve and what the role of policymakers, agencies such … Read more

Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you?

Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? Hormone therapy was once routinely used to treat menopause symptoms and protect long-term health. Then large clinical trials showed health risks. What does this mean for you? By Mayo Clinic Staff Menopause hormone therapy is medicine with female hormones. It’s taken to replace the estrogen the body … Read more

Journalists Share How Additives Enter Food Supply and Measles Harms Kids’ Immune Systems

KFF Health News senior correspondent David Hilzenrath discussed how the FDA allows risky chemicals in America’s food supply on CBS’ “CBS Mornings Plus” on March 11. Click here to watch Hilzenrath on “CBS Mornings Plus” Read Hilzenrath’s “How the FDA Opens the Door to Risky Chemicals in America’s Food Supply” KFF Health News editor-at-large for … Read more

Marvel Rivals: Rocket Raccoon Skills Guide

Marvel Rivals: Rocket Raccoon Skills Guide

Rocket Raccoon, the wisecracking member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, is one of the maximum thrilling characters in Marvel Rivals. Armed with powerful devices, explosive traps, and an unrelenting strength blaster, Rocket is a flexible character who excels in both offensive and protecting roles. Whether you are aiming to grasp his mechanics or looking … Read more

Keeping With Kennedy’s Advice, Measles Patients Turn to Unproven Treatments

Struggling to contain a raging measles epidemic in West Texas, public health officials increasingly worry that residents are relying on unproven remedies endorsed by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and postponing doctor visits until the illness has worsened. Hospitals and officials sounded an alarm this week, issuing a notice explaining which measles symptoms … Read more